Central Islip, New York
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Central Islip (known colloquially as C.I.) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, USA, and a hamlet of the Town of Islip. The population was 31,950 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Central Islip is located at 40° 47' 3" North, 73° 11' 57" West (40.784194, -73.199062)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.3 mi²), all land. Its schools are the Early Childhood Center, Anthony Alfano School, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary, Francis J. O'Neill Elementary, Marguerite Mulvey Elementary, Cordello Ave. Elementary, Mulligan Intermediate School, Ralph G. Reed Middle School, and Central Islip Senior High School. There is also a private Catholic School located within the town, Our Lady of Providence Regional School.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 31,950 people, 8,792 households, and 6,813 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,699.2/km² (4,398.2/mi²). There were 9,189 housing units at an average density of 488.7/km² (1,264.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 47.79% White, 27.45% African American, 0.52% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 16.01% from other races, and 5.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.84% of the population.
There were 8,792 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 3.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,504, and the median income for a family was $57,252. Males had a median income of $35,187 versus $27,842 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,910. About 8.3% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Sports
| Club | Sport | League | Venue | Logo |
| Long Island Ducks | Baseball | Atlantic League of Professional Baseball | Citibank Park |  |
[edit] Interesting Facts
Central Islip was briefly mentioned in the 1993 song Tarantula, by Dogbowl & Kramer.
The Central Islip State Hospital was estalblished in 1887, Two of its beautiful and historic buildings that are over 100 years old, were donated to the town as part of a Recreation Center in the mid 1960's. They are still in use and a major part of Central Islips Heritage. They are located on Clayton St..
Did you know that a famous World War II Sherman Tank was discovered buried on the grounds of the Former Central Islip Psychiatric Center grounds[1] next to the former
Central Islip State Hospital Powerplant.
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Central Islips Forgotten History: Read this fascinating story about Central Islips "City within a City" that lasted 100 years. [2]
